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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.90, 299.13 and 154.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.90, 299.13 and 154.68 is: 213.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.90 : 299.13 = 154.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.90/299.13 = 154.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.90x = 299.13 × 154.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.90x = 46,269.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,269.43/216.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.32

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